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DraftKings agrees exclusive betting partnership with UFC

DraftKings has agreed an exclusive betting and daily fantasy sports partnership with UFC for North America.

DraftKings will serve as UFC’s first official sports betting and daily fantasy partner in the United States and Canada, offering in-game promotions, activations, in-broadcast odds integrations and UFC branding across its daily fantasy and betting [...]

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UFC names Stake.com as Asia and LatAm betting partner

Mixed martial arts organisation UFC has agreed an official betting partnership with Stake.com for Asia and Latin America.

The cryptocurrency online gaming operator will serve as UFC’s official betting partner in Asia and Latin America, excluding Brazil, offering exclusive promotions, VIP experiences and social and digital content featuring UFC athletes such [...]

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Playtech

Playtech enters US sports betting market with Novomatic Americas

London-listed gaming supplier Playtech has made a significant move to expand its presence in the United States through a new strategic partnership with Novomatic Americas.

The non-exclusive sports betting alliance with Novomatic Americas builds on Playtech’s existing long-term partnership with Novomatic, and will see the two suppliers jointly market, sell and [...]

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Entain

Entain posts 2020 revenue of £3.6bn as international gains offset by COVID-19 impact

London-listed betting and gaming operator Entain has reported flat net gaming revenue (NGR) of £3.63bn for 2020, with strong growth in international operations offset by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its retail businesses.

In the first half of the year, NGR decreased by 11 per cent, with a strong [...]

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Bettor Safe

Conscious Gaming launches Bettor Safe consumer awareness campaign

US non-profit responsible gambling proponent Conscious Gaming has launched Bettor Safe, a national campaign to educate consumers about the risks of betting on illegal websites.

The campaign leverages a multi-channel approach that will reach consumers through advertisements, videos, an informational website and state-specific resources, which include Bettor Safe New Jersey and [...]

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William Hill

William Hill posts 2020 profit despite COVID-19 impact on retail

London-listed betting and gaming operator William Hill has reported a 16 per cent fall in net revenue to £1.32bn for 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic led to the disruption of live sporting events and closures and restrictions to retail.

Retail net revenue was down by 51 per cent at £354.2m in [...]

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fuboTV

fuboTV agrees sportsbook market access deal with Caesars

Sports-focused live streaming platform fuboTV has agreed a deal with Caesars Entertainment to launch its upcoming sportsbook in two US states.

The market access agreement with Caesars will enable fubo to offer its fubo sportsbook to players in Indiana and New Jersey, subject to regulatory approval in each jurisdiction.

The company expects [...]

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FanDuel

FanDuel appoints Amy Howe to newly created president role

US sports betting and fantasy sports giant FanDuel Group has appointed Amy Howe to the newly created role of president.

Howe will join FanDuel’s executive leadership team and take responsibility for leading the company’s core commercial functions across its sportsbook, casino, racing and daily fantasy units.

She joins FanDuel from Live Nation [...]

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Betfred Sports partners MLB’s Colorado Rockies

Betfred USA Sports has agreed a multi-year marketing and sponsorship agreement with MLB’s Colorado Rockies.

The deal includes branding at the club’s Coors field, in addition to game-day experiences for baseball fans including ticket giveaways, game suites, and in-game contests.

“Colorado has proven to be a fantastic market for Betfred Sports, and [...]

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Kambi

Kambi agrees long-term extension in Belgium with Napoleon Sports & Casino

Stockholm-listed sports betting supplier Kambi Group has signed a multi-year extension to its partnership with leading Belgian operator Napoleon Sports & Casino.

The renewal extends a partnership first agreed in 2012 and will see Kambi continue to provide its online and retail sports betting technology to the operator.

“We are delighted to [...]

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Connecticut set to join list of US iGaming and sports betting states

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has made good on his promise to bring regulated iGaming and sports betting to his state.

Governor Lamont and Mohegan Tribe Chairman James Gessner Jr. struck a deal Tuesday to modernise the state’s gaming industry and deliver tens of millions of dollars in new revenue for the [...]

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Delaware sportsbooks return to growth in January

Delaware’s regulated sports betting market returned to growth in January as total wagers increased by 28 per cent year-on-year to $11.7m.

After several months of decline due to the impact of COVID-related casino closures and restrictions, the state’s three licensed operators all recorded growth in January 2021 compared to a year [...]

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